Holidays at Skiddaw Cottage, Keswick, Cumbria : Sleeps 8

Skiddaw Cottage (UK10468) - sleeps 8

Skiddaw Cottage in Keswick, Cumbria sleeps 8 people. Skiddaw Cottage in Keswick is a large, semi-detached, double fronted, Lakeland stone cottage which is in the heart of Keswick and is perfect for a get together to remember. It offers the flexibility to sleep up to eight guests in four spacious bedrooms spread over three floors. With stunning views of the surrounding Lakeland fells, this is one not to be missed. Skiddaw Cottage offers high levels of luxury and excellent quality fixtures and fitting throughout, you won’t be disappointed. This property is very well equipped, offering two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms as well as a contemporary bathroom on each of the upper floors, which makes it perfect for families or multiple couples. Thanks to the high ceilings and layout of this property, it is light, bright and airy, but also has a great social feel as the living areas bring everyone together. On the ground floor you will find a spacious living room with plenty of easy seating and a large flatscreen TV, ideal for enjoying with a bottle of wine, a bucket of popcorn and a movie night after a long day on the fells. Across the hall is a spacious dining room, perfect for a celebration meal or a family game night, as well as a modern, well-equipped kitchen complete with washing machine and dishwasher.

If you like outdoor adventure, including walking, cycling and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg and Catbells. Nearby you will find Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn to name a few. Situated in the heart of Keswick, you can easily walk into the town centre and leave the car behind. From the front door you are just 5 minutes’ walk into the main market square. Keswick is vibrant with a great outdoor market and plenty of places to eat and drink. Its bustling centre has an abundance of quality restaurants, pubs serving local cask ales, independent shops and the obligatory outdoor and fashion brands. There are plenty of delis, bakeries, coffee shops and local craft stalls. Famous for its narrow streets and courtyards, this traditional market town is one not to be missed.

If you like culture, check out the Theatre By The Lake, ¾ mile, with award-winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater, where you can hire a rowing boat or even take a dip. For family fun why not try Puzzling Place, ½ mile, a mind boggling attraction based on optical illusions, or the Derwent Pencil Museum, ¾ mile, home to the largest pencil in the world. For a really wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite, 8½ miles, or the Lakes Distillery, 8 miles, which offers daily tasting and tours. If you fancy a round of golf, Keswick Golf Club is just 4¾ miles away. If you’re looking for a large property with a central location where you can explore the delights of Keswick on foot, look no further - Skiddaw Cottage is the one for you. There is a beach 22 miles from Skiddaw Cottage in Keswick. With the shop and restaurant 350 yards, and the pub is 550 yards from Skiddaw Cottage.